    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [November 1, 2004]
    [Pages 2900-2901]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks to Reporters on Arrival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    November 1, 2004

        We're coming down the stretch, and I feel great. Thank you for
    asking. [Laughter] This is a seven-stop day, because I want to continue
    telling the people what I intend to do to protect them and how I intend
    to put policies in place to make sure America is a hopeful place. I'm
    looking forward to the day. I really am. I'm excited by the size of the
    crowds. I'm energized by the support that I have received across this
    country. It's an opportunity to thank people who have worked so hard on
    behalf of my candidacy and to tell them how grateful I am for all of the
    sacrifices they have made on behalf of their country. It's also a chance
    to remind them that when they work hard, that I'm confident we're going
    to win.
        I want to thank you all for working so hard coming down the stretch.
    I know you're tired, but look at it this way: It's like that marathoner,
    Stretch [Richard Keil, Bloomberg News]; that finish line is in sight.
    And I just want to assure you, I've got the energy, the optimism, and
    the enthusiasm to cross the line.
        But thank you all. We'll see you during the course of what's going
    to be a great day. Thanks.

    Note: The President spoke at 9 a.m. at Pittsburgh International Airport.
    A tape was not available for verification of the content of these
    remarks.

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